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The Sanctum Secorum podcast plumbs the depths of Appendix N as it applies to DCC RPG. Each show reviews one piece of Appendix N media — be it literature or film — and then discusses how to bring aspects of it to the table for your DCC game. We explore how the selected piece might already easily fit into particular modules and DCC settings, and we highlight one specific DCC module that really ties into the Appendix N material.

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Sanctum Secorum #19 – Steel Magic

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episode-19-covers     “A girl and her two brothers are transported across time to the Avalon of King Arthur, where they must return three magic talismans to their rightful owners or remain trapped forever in the distant past. The adventure begins when Sara Lowry wins a picnic basket at the Firemen’s Strawberry Festival. She and her brothers, Greg and Eric, are staying with their uncle at his Hudson Valley estate while their parents are in Japan. Fascinated by the haunting history of the old manor, they pack a picnic lunch and begin their search for the legendary lost lake. They discover a medieval castle – and suddenly they’re enveloped by a gray mist that transports them back to the time of King Arthur! There, they are given an urgent mission to recover three lost talismans: Arthur’s sword, Excalibur; Merlin’s ring; and the horn of Huon, Warden of the West. Can Sara, Greg, and Eric fulfill their quest and save Avalon – the only place that stands between the Powers of Darkness and the mortal realm – and return to their own time?”

 

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Sanctum Secorum #17 – A Night in the Lonesome October

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episode-17-covers“A Night in the Lonesome October is narrated from the point-of-view of Snuff, a dog who is Jack the Ripper‘s companion. The story reveals that once every few decades when the moon is full on the night of Halloween, the fabric of reality thins and doors may be opened between this world and the realm of the Great Old Ones. When these conditions are right, men and women with occult knowledge may gather at a specific ritual site to hold the doors closed, or to help fling them open. Should the Closers win, then the world will remain as it is until the next turning… but should the Openers succeed, then the Great Old Ones will come to Earth, to remake the world in their own image (enslaving or slaughtering the human race in the process). The Openers have never yet won. These meetings are often referred to as “The Game” or “The Great Game” by the participants, who try to keep the goings-on secret from the mundane population.
    Each Player has a familiar – an animal companion with near-human intelligence that helps complete the numerous preparations for the ritual. The majority of the story describes the interactions and discussions of these animals, all from Snuff’s point of view. Throughout the book, the Players slowly take sides, form alliances, make deals, oppose one another, and even kill off their enemies. The plot accelerates until the night of October 31st, when the ritual takes place and the fate of the world is decided.”

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. No storm can breach the Sanctum Secorum’s walls and once again the doors open to give shelter and to provide enlightenment. In this, special length anniversary episode, we prepare for Halloween with a work by Roger Zelazny. In addition, we have bonus content to bring to your DCC RPG table!

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Special Event Tomorrow 9/3/16

As a reminder, the Kobzina family fundraiser takes place this Saturday, September 3rd, and there is a lot of stuff going on. Specifically at Dungeon Games in Estero, FL Bob Brinkman will be running the first Alpha test (followed by the SECOND) for Skull & Crossbone Classics (pirate DCC), Jen Brinkman will be available to run DCC (while not hustling folks at Rat Snake between games), and there will be raffles, $20 MTG Drafts, and other games.

A $5 cover (contributed to the fundraiser) is suggested at the door. In addition, Dungeon Games is donating 100% of the proceeds of all used RPG books as well as 30% of all profits for the day.

The event takes place from Noon-10pm. More information may be found at Big Katts Memorial Fund Raiser !

Upcoming Event Reminder

As a reminder, the Kobzina family fundraiser takes place this Saturday, September 3rd, and there is a lot of stuff going on. Specifically at Dungeon Games in Estero, FL Bob Brinkman will be running the first Alpha test (followed by the SECOND) for Skull & Crossbone Classics (pirate DCC), Jen Brinkman will be available to run DCC (while not hustling folks at Rat Snake between games), and there will be raffles, $20 MTG Drafts, and other games.

A $5 cover (contributed to the fundraiser) is suggested at the door. In addition, Dungeon Games is donating 100% of the proceeds of all used RPG books as well as 30% of all profits for the day.

 

The event takes place from Noon-10pm. More information may be found at Big Katts Memorial Fund Raiser !

 

Upcoming Road Crew: Dungeon Games, Estero, FL

Dungeon2 years ago South West Florida lost an icon of the gaming community. Big Katts ( Comic Warehouse) was more than a shop, it was a landmark. A place for gamers to meet, play, and grow.

Many of us played our first games with Bob, Chris, and French watch over our shoulders and many of us found a second home in that little storage unit. for decades, they helped to raise generations of gamers and comic lovers. Without them, Dungeon Games wouldn’t exist.

So, on September 3rd, Dungeon Games, 2 Drop Game Shop, and Sparks Gaming lounge will be holding fund raisers to raise money for the Kobzina family. Each of us will be doing something different so you can find an event that is to your tastes.

Here’s what we have going on:

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